2007 BMW 335 vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
| Make | BMW | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 335 | Jetfire |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
